Dear HO Scale Customers;

Walthers Mainline is excited to announce the New ALCo RSC-2 Diesel Locomotives

Add a unique branchline hauler to your roster with the WalthersMainline Alco RSC-2. Essentially a modified version of a four-axle Alco RS-2, the RSC-2’s six axles spread the locomotive’s weight more evenly along the lighter rail found on branch and secondary lines. First built in 1946, the 1,500 hp Alco RSC-2 hauled freight and passenger trains and even served in yard switcher duty through the 1950s into the 1970s.

Accurately sized, the WalthersMainline model captures the details of the RSC-2, including its distinctive long trucks. A version is available with factory-installed ESU Sound & DCC that provides realistic sounds, including the growl of the Alco 244 prime mover.

Features of this WalthersMainline model include:

• One time run of these roadnumbers, order now - limited quantity available!
• NEW updated body with Air- or Water-cooled exhaust stack as appropriate
• Prototypes in service 1946 to early 2000s - several preserved today
• Air- or Water-cooled exhaust stack as appropriate
• NEW! Available for the first time with ESU Sound & DCC:

- Fully DCC compatible

- 14, 28 or 128 speed steps

- Dual mode DC & DCC

- 4 Air horns changeable by CVs

- 2 bells changeable by CVs

• Same powerful drive as WalthersProto locos featuring:

- Five-pole skew-wound motor

- 14 to 1 gear ratio for exceptional slow-speed performance

- Helical-cut gears for quiet operation and easy multiple unit operation

- All-wheel drive and electrical pickup

- Machined brass flywheel

• Heavy die-cast metal chassis
• Constant and directional LED headlights
• 21-pin DCC plug
• Pre-installed “sugar cube” 11mm x 15mm Speaker on Standard DC and Sound & DCC versions
• Molded drill starter points - add correct curved grab irons to your model easily with WalthersMainline RS-2 Diesel Detail Kit (#910-260, sold separately)
• Correct size RP-25 metal wheels
• Proto MAX metal knuckle couplers
• Minimum radius: 18"

Order Due Date: July 31, 2025

Anticipated Delivery Date: December 2026

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